A new West Point cadet is catching backlash after she was caught on her phone during Saturday’s graduation ceremony.

The cadet was in mid-march to the ceremony when she was caught on camera on her smartphone.

The woman stays in step with the other cadets but is looking down at her phone.

The incident caused a firestorm on social media, with some saying the new cadet lacks professionalism and respect for the ceremony.

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